Held December 1-4, 2022, the Innovative School Summit San Antonio features a great lineup of award-winning and nationally recognized speakers. This expert lineup of presenters draws upon their years of experience and research to provide proven strategies that work.
The San Antonio Summit features access to 3 National Education Conferences for the Price of One, including:COVID-19 infection rates in Texas are projected by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluations (IHME) to begin declining in September. All recommended CDC protocols will be followed – including digital check-in, social distancing, face coverings and vigilant sanitization.
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Summit Attendees are able to attend sessions from all of the follwing Conferences (on a space-available basis).
This 3-day conference will provide an opportunity for teachers, administrators and other educators to learn about new insights and strategies for reaching and teaching students (PreK-12). It will emphasize evidence-based and novel instructional practices from…
The discussion around school discipline can be polarizing. But almost everyone agrees that students need to be in class in order to succeed academically, and that suspensions and expulsions should be as…
This conference focuses on evidence-based programs and strategies that educators can use to prevent dropouts and to help students experience success in school. More than 1.2 million students in the United States and Canada…
The Adverse Childhood Experiences study has shown that the impact of family trauma can be a heavy burden on the physical, mental and social health
A school’s mood is a variable over which educational leaders have considerable influence. One of our most celebrated Summit speakers, Principal Baruti Kafele stresses that
The 2020 Innovative Schools Summit San Antonio will be held at the Marriott Rivercenter. Guests are responsible for all charges at a rate of $189 per night + taxes and fees.
Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit New York will be held March 30 and the morning of March 31. The main Summit will begin on March 31 at 12:00 pm ET. Registration Options Coming Soon.
What Past Attendees Have to Say…
Who Should Attend?
– School Counselors (PK-12)
– Principals
– Classroom Teachers
– Special Education Personnel
– School Administrators
– Deans
– Psychologists
– Teachers
– Social Workers
– School Resource Officers
– Behaviorists
– Therapists
– Community & Faith-Based Youth Workers
– After-School Program Coordinators
These 3-hour sessions offer attendees an in-depth look at each topic.
Thursday, November 11, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
Working with difficult, demanding, and disruptive students is not a new challenge for educators. However, there are current concerns being voiced regarding the changing nature and intensity of the behaviors of these students. Some educators are reporting increases in selfish, manipulative and hostile behaviors while others are noticing more students who are overly anxious and/or difficult to engage. Even well-seasoned, award-winning master educators can sometimes have their “feathers ruffled” by certain students in certain situations.
Responsibility-Centered Discipline is designed to assist all educators with identifying and addressing challenging student behaviors that affect the academic and behavioral progress of the students with whom they work. This power-packed seminar will provide you with up-to-date insights and strategies for reaching and helping those young people who seem to evoke the strongest feelings of frustration, hurt and sometimes discouragement in professional educators.
Learning Objectives
About the Presenter
Eric Clark, M. Ed., is a Certified Master Trainer for Responsibility-Centered Discipline and helped shape the implementation materials for the program. He most recently served as Head of School at a progressive private school in the Midwest. Previously he served as Principal in a public school setting, while also serving at the District Technology Integration Specialist. Eric began his education career teaching English Language Arts, Journalism and Media Communications. Between his other responsibilities, he also launched a thriving publishing company. As an administrator, he has successfully implemented the supportive, non-exclusionary principles of Responsibility-Centered Discipline with elementary, middle and high school faculty and students.
Thursday, November 11, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
You know those students who make your day super difficult? Those who exhibit an ongoing pattern of uncooperative or hostile actions – such as temper tantrums, fighting, cruelty and defiance? Typically educators slip into a pattern of coercion and punishment. Non-disruptive peers start to reject them – isolating them and driving them to associate with other disruptive students. This path can lead to academic difficulties, poor relationships, substance abuse, delinquency and crime. But, these students may actually have a Disruptive Behavior Disorder – Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and/or Intermittent Explosive Disorder.
In this session, author and behavioral consultant Mike Paget, M.Ed. will share effective practices for working with students challenged by these disorders in the classroom. He will examine each of the disorders – ODD, CD and IED – and connect the dots between the three. What does the student challenged by ODD think and feel about authority figures? Mike will share practical accommodations that will reduce confrontation with these students. Attendees will learn why getting tough and zero tolerance do not work with students challenged by CD and IED. Discover how educators can avoid power struggles and not take the behavior personally.
Learning Objectives:
About the Presenter
Mike currently works as a consultant to schools throughout North America to help them better teach challenging students. As a state consultant for students with severe emotional and behavioral problems, he worked with ODD, CD and other special needs students for more than 25 years. Mike is an innovator of effective approaches for working with extremely challenging students and has conducted seminars across the U.S. and Canada on creative techniques for managing classroom behavior, student aggression and crisis intervention. He is co-author of Aggressive and Violent Students and Defying the Defiance. His newest book is High on the Spectrum: Asperger’s, High-Functioning Autism & Related Personalities.
Thursday, November 11, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm CT
“The two most important days of your life are the day you were born, and the day you find out WHY.” This quote from Mark Twain perfectly captures Dr. William Noel’s personal calling and dedication to working with children. That higher calling and dedication is why Dr. Noel remains committed to being an influential role model for all students, but especially for the (sometimes) Hard-to-Reach students. Dr. Noel emphasizes the importance of connecting with those students through establishing genuine relationships, and teaching them to make better decisions. He would be the first person to debate that knowing WHO you teach may be more important than WHAT you teach. Dr. Noel began his journey in education as a substitute teacher, then as an alternative education teacher, social studies teacher, coach, assistant principal, and now district director of student support and disciplinary review. When asked by a colleague if he was going to miss teaching, Dr. Noel replied, “I will always be a teacher; just no longer from a classroom.”
Thursday, November 11, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm CT
Creating a highly-engaging & rigorous classroom while trying to manage disciplinary issues can be difficult. In this workshop, participants will learn several effective strategies that can be used to create an interactive classroom that supports increased student engagement while minimizing student disciplinary issues. This is not a “sit-and-get”workshop. Bring your best energy, because we’ll be working through these strategies, just as you will be using them with your students!
Learning Objectives
About the Presenter
Dr. Marquita S. Blades is an award-winning educator, international speaker and author. As a high school science teacher, she led nationally recognized STEM programs for high-achieving students. Through her consulting practice, she now offers professional development programs, curriculum & assessment writing, conference planning and teacher coaching in the areas of STEM instruction and teacher burnout. Dr. Blades created The Mediocre Teacher Project to help teachers avoid burnout by helping them incorporate their unique talents into their daily practice. She is also the host of The Dr. Marquita Blades Show: Candid Conversations that Create Change, an internet-based broadcast dedicated to discussing current trends and issues in education. Dr. Blades is the author of POWARRful Teaching Strategies for Increasing Engagement & Collaboration While Maintaining Rigor in Science Courses.
Thursday, November 11, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm CT
Working with difficult, demanding, and disruptive students is not a new challenge for educators. However, there are current concerns being voiced regarding the changing nature and intensity of the behaviors of these students. Some educators are reporting increases in selfish, manipulative and hostile behaviors while others are noticing more students who are overly anxious and/or difficult to engage. Even well-seasoned, award-winning master educators can sometimes have their “feathers ruffled” by certain students in certain situations.
Responsibility-Centered Discipline is designed to assist all educators with identifying and addressing challenging student behaviors that affect the academic and behavioral progress of the students with whom they work. This power-packed seminar will provide you with up-to-date insights and strategies for reaching and helping those young people who seem to evoke the strongest feelings of frustration, hurt and sometimes discouragement in professional educators.
Learning Objectives
About the Presenter
Eric Clark, M. Ed., is a Certified Master Trainer for Responsibility-Centered Discipline and helped shape the implementation materials for the program. He most recently served as Head of School at a progressive private school in the Midwest. Previously he served as Principal in a public school setting, while also serving at the District Technology Integration Specialist. Eric began his education career teaching English Language Arts, Journalism and Media Communications. Between his other responsibilities, he also launched a thriving publishing company. As an administrator, he has successfully implemented the supportive, non-exclusionary principles of Responsibility-Centered Discipline with elementary, middle and high school faculty and students.
Friday, November 12, 8:00 am – 11:00 am CT
This lively workshop will take a fresh look at the root of “bad behavior” and the brain processes behind it. Participants will discover new tools based on the latest neuroscience to increase learning opportunities, reduce negative behavior, and improve communication between school and home. Whether you’re a brain novice or well-versed in research about trauma and the brain, you won’t want to miss this hope-filled learning experience.
Learning Objectives
About the Presenter
Steph Jensen, MS, LPC is an award-winning author and international speaker recognized for her insight and understanding of relational aggression. She combines 15 years of practice in the fields of education and counseling with research, practical strategies and humor to address challenging behaviors and build positive relationships with kids. She has held positions as classroom teacher, education consultant and international speaker. She holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling, focusing her efforts on adolescent and family issues.
Fridday, November 12, 8:00 am – 11:00 am CT
This interactive workshop explores numerous, proven methods to reach gifted learners in engaging, challenging ways. Participants leave with a variety of new strategies and specific ideas to help pupils become superior creative and critical thinkers. Bring your thinking caps and your funny bones.
Learning Obejctives
These 3-hour pre-conference sessions may be added to your registration for an additional $50 each.
- Eric Clark, M.Ed.: Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Survive the Process - Part 1
- Mike Paget, M.Ed.: Positive Behavioral Supports for Students Who Are Wired Differently
- William Noel, Ed.D.: Color Brave: Strategies for Becoming a More Culturally Competent School .
- Eric Clark, M.Ed.: Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Survive the Process - Part 2
- Marquita Blades, Ed.D: POWARRful Teaching Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement & Decreasing Disciplinary Issues
Morning pre-conference sessions may be added to your registration for an additional $50 each.
- Dr. Chris Emdin: Hip-Hop As An Approach To Teaching From The Students’ Standpoint
- Kim Johancen, LPC: Helping The Traumatized Child And Adolescent: Skills And Strategies For Educators
- Ronnie Thomas, M.A.: Fun Weird Science
- Robert LaVohn, M.F.A.: Shut Up And Teach: Turning Assessments into Teaching Tools
- L.Kobie Wilkerson III, M.A.: Reading & Writing to Win in a Virtual Classroom
50 in 50 Panel: 50 Strategies to Develop Innovative Teaching Practices
- Ken Williams: Starting a Movement in a PLC: Building Culture from the Inside-Out
- Jeff Williams, Sr.: Five Star Boys: Motivating, Mentoring, and Moving Boys Forward in Academic Achievement!
- Ken Williams: At Risk or Underserved?: Focusing on What Really Matters in Student Learning
- Adam Laningham, M.A.: Strategies to Support Gifted Children & How Trauma Impacts Them
50 in 50 Panel: 50 Strategies to Address Discipline Challenges
- Brad Chapin, LCP, LMLP: Integrating A Self-Regulation Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention In The Classroom
- Mike Paget, M.Ed.: It’s a Package Deal: Clinical Treatment, Medications, School/Family Collaboration, and Positive and Preventive Daily Experiences Working Together for the Best Student Outcomes
- Kelly Pearce Howard, M.F.A.: Workplace Wellness & Educator Self-Care
- Kenny Thomas: When We Change The Mind, We Change The Game!!
- Marquita Blades, Ed.D.: Escape the Classroom: Using the Escape Room Model for Addressing the Needs of All Learners
- William Noel, Ed.D.: How to Reach the (Sometimes) Hard-to-Reach
- Adam Langingham, M.A: Using Gifted Strategies to Meet the Needs of all Students
- Dr. Tom Maglisceau: Distraction, Disruption, Motivation & Grit: Our Brains on Adolescence – An Overview
- Steph Jensen, MS, LPC: COVID-19 Chaos to Post-COVID Calm: Classroom Strategies to Build SEL Following Quarantine
- Brad Chapin, LCP, LMLP - Self-Regulation Training: Framework for Success
- Tom Maglisceau, Ph.D. - Distraction, Disruption, Motivation & Grit: Our Brains on Adolescence – Practical Application
- Larry Thompson, M.Ed: Building A Responsibility-Centered School Culture
The Innovative Schools Podcast features conversations with authors, researchers, consultants and nationally-recognized speakers & educators who will be presenting at upcoming Innovative Schools Summits.
These conversations also include discussions on student mental and behavioral health, classroom behavior, school climate & culture, innovative teaching methods, student safety and more.
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Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
This event will assemble internationally recognized innovators together with practicing educators and consultants who are currently finding success with promising fresh approaches and research-based methodologies.
This 3-day conference will provide an opportunity for teachers, administrators and other educators to learn about new insights and strategies for reaching and teaching students (PreK-12). It will emphasize evidence-based and novel instructional practices from national-exemplary programs currently being used in schools.
This forum will provide a unique opportunity to learn key insights from experts and colleagues from around the country.
Featured Topics Include:
National Conference on School Discipline
The discussion around school discipline can be polarizing. On one hand, advocacy groups and those committed to fairness are rightly disturbed that minority students are often expelled at three to four times the rate of their white peers. On the other hand, teachers and parents are deeply concerned about creating an out-of-control, even unsafe, environment where students can do as they please – without any real concern for consequences.
But almost everyone agrees that students need to be in class in order to succeed academically, and that suspensions and expulsions should be as rare as possible. And almost everyone agrees that student and educator safety should be top priority.
In recent years, many schools have moved away from “zero tolerance” policies and begun implementing programs such as progressive discipline, restorative practices, Positive Behavior Interventions & Support, Responsibility-Centered Discipline, Safe & Civil Schools, Conscious Discipline and other alternative methodologies. But which of these systems actually work? And how can they be successfully implemented?
“Zero tolerance” policies are a lot easier to implement than creating a culture where students feel safe and engaged, and in the rare cases where students fall short of expectations, educators have a fair and constructive process to handle the situation.
The School Discipline Conference provides a forum where educators can gather information on various approaches and philosophies. It is a must-attend gathering for educators focused on improving academic performance by applying the most current innovations and research to behavior intervention and classroom management.
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At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference
The At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference focuses on evidence-based programs and strategies that educators can use to prevent dropouts and to help students experience success in school. More than 1.2 million students in the United States and Canada drop out of high school each year (with the percentages skewed toward males, low-income and minority students). Millions more are considered at-risk because they exhibit ongoing disciplinary problems, impulsive behavior, truancy issues and have become frustrated or disengaged. The long-term cost of failing to engage these students is tremendous, since they are much less likely to transition successfully into adulthood and to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Attend and gain valuable insights and to explore practical ways to help this critical portion of your school’s population.
